A/N: OKAY SO THANK YOU FOR READING AND IF YOU HAVE MADE IT TO CHAPTER TO PLEASE REVIEW! I AM NOT THE BEST WRITER SO ANY TIPS OR SUGGESTIONS YOU HAVE WOULD BE APPRECIATED. I DO NOT KNOW MUCH ABOUT WARHAMMER SO MOST OF MY INFORMATION COMES FROM ONLINE. THERE IS VERY LITTLE INFORMATION ON SHADOWBLADE SO I JUST DECIDED TO MAKE HIM MY OWN. AFTER ALL IT'S FANFICTION WE CAN DO THAT HERE. SENDHIL LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE SENDHIL RAMMAMURTHY SO YOU SHOULD GOOGLE HIM FOR AN ACURATE DESCRIPTION. I ALSO WOULD LIKE SUGGESTIONS FOR SHADOWBLADES REAL NAME. I HAVENT CAME UP WITH ONE BECAUSE IT'S GOING TO BE WRITTEN INTO THE PLOT! I HOPE YOU ALL ENJOY THIS CHAPTER. THANKS AGAIN TO EVERYONE WHO HAS TAKEN THEIR TIME TO READ THIS. IF YOU CAN PLEASE REVIEW. ALSO I DON'T HAVE A BETA SO LET ME KNOW IF YOU CATCH AN ERRORS AND I WILL FIX THEM. ENJOY

20 YEARS EARLIER

"Listen Hellebron. I don't want to send her away. Ever since I've gained my freedom and fell in love with Arwen, Iman is the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. " Shadowblade said approaching his old master. The two of them had known each other for years. In the beginning he served her only as an assassin, as the years grew longer Hellebron began to care for him as if he were a son and eventually giving him his freedom. He never left her side he was doubtlessly loyal to the very end. She had a plan he executed it.

Getting up from her seat Hellebron knew he wouldn't want to hear what she had to say. It's not like she wanted to send the girl away. It's what had to be done. They all heard the prophecy. Hell they had even witnessed Morathi trying to capture the girl and keep her for herself. Every day was a struggle. Sure Hellebron was powerful but Morathi was even more so. Sending the girl somewhere safe was the best thing until they could come up with a way to protect her. Or at least until she came into her powers which Hellebron assumed wouldn't be until her first bleeding.

"Why is it my fault she happens to be cursed? Is it wrong for a father to want to keep his daughter near? Is it wrong to want to fight for all things in my life that I hold dear?"

"Shadow you know I need not answer those questions. They do not apply to this situation. We cannot continue to fight this way. We need to be one step ahead or Morathi. We need to plan. We can't continue to plan if we are always busy fighting. You know this and Arwen knows this. We must do this and we must do it soon. Within 3 days' time. That should be enough to say good bye. I do not wish to be cruel to you my son but it must be done! Hellebron said slamming her withered hand down onto the table. Spilling spiced wine in the process.

Realizing she was right Shadowblade dismissed himself. Before he could walk out Hellebron scolded him. "Don't ever call it a curse again" he just nodded and continued walking.

He knew she was right. He just wasn't ready to just send his daughter away. At least he would still have Arwen. She loved him unconditionally even when her father was against it. He was searching for his words. The words he would tell Arwen in 3 days they would have to send their daughter away. How long? She would most likely ask. He had no idea. That was even worse. Sending his daughter away alone for however long.

"Daddy! You're back!" A little caramel green eyed she-elf yelled jumping into his arms, distracting him from his thoughts. Smiling he threw Iman into the air and she let out a playful yelp. "Higher daddy, Higher" She squealed. Throwing up a few more times they made their way into the west wing of the castle. "So my little one, who did you and uncle Sendhil terrorize today and did you get caught?"

"Well we played on trick on Aria and she did not like it one bit. She told me that she wasn't going to braid my hair for a whole month if I continued to torment her." Chuckling lightly Shadow explained to her why playing tricks was okay sometimes. Also only if no one got hurt or felt bad in the process. She was every bit of her father's child. She was incredibly stealthy and could practically pick your pocket within 2 minutes of meeting you. She would be a great student at the Temple of Khaines. If he only got to send her there.

"Speaking of tricks why haven't you gone to bed yet?" He questioned her with a brow raised. With her head hung low and her little fingers tightening their grip in his hand, she said barely above a whisper. "When I sleep I dream I have a new mommy and daddy and they aren't very nice. I don't like them at all." Shadow knew this was from her powers manifesting. She was getting glimpses of things that were to come or were maybe to come. This was the only power she was manifesting so far. Nothing else had shown itself. Everyone agreed it was for the best to chalk up her "dreams" to just that. Dreams. They didn't want to frighten her. "Well I'm sure your mother is looking for you and if you want to see the bow daddy made you, you will have to do as mommy says."

With a forced smile the little girl nodded her head. She knew her parents were keeping something from her. She just didn't know what. She knew deep down that maybe she wasn't experiencing bad dreams but maybe bad things to come.

Walking into Iman's room he found her mother sitting in the rocker reading a book. Looking up from her book she made eye contact with him first. Smiling brightly she placed the book down and stood up. "One of these days I am going to learn how she slips away so easily" Arwen said kissing him on his forehead. Bending down she kissed her daughter also. She could see worry in Shadow's eyes so she decided to spare Iman a strong scolding.

"Iman to bed now, in the morning if you behave for Aria then you will be able to have a sweet roll for breakfast."

"Really mommy? I Promise I will be on my best behavior." Before they could tuck her in she was already under her covers with her eyes closed. In unison the wished their daughter a good night and made their way to their chambers.

Wasting no time Arwen broke the silence. "How long?" She asked walking over to the balcony and opening the doors.

"How long for what?" Shadowblade said with a hint of sadness. Well aware of what she was asking.

"Do not play Coy with me melmë endanyo (love of my heart) I know the time is near. I want to hear you tell me when." Sighing with exasperation Shadow grabbed her hands and drew her near to him. Looking into her grey eyes he so saw much hurt. He even saw how he had let her down. She would never say it out loud but she was disappointed. Deciding he could no longer pro long the inevitable, he decided to explain to her everything that he had discussed with Hellebron. "She said we have 3 days to spend with her. She also assured me she would be returned when the time is right."

"I feel like there is something else you aren't telling me." Arwen said walking away from him towards her vanity, while undoing her braids. "There is one more thing…" Shadow trailed off. "Tell me everything please. It is my every right to know, as it is yours." Arwen pleaded, tears forming in her clouded gray eyes.

Walking over to the vanity he grabbed Arwen's hand and kissed it. "She will have no memories of us and her life here. Maybe when she returns which we are no exactly sure when, only when the time is right she may gain some of her memories back." He couldn't even look her in her eyes. Reaching down and caressing her face, they were suddenly caught off guard by commotion at the door. Shadow drawing his blades ran to the door and through them open. It was Sendhil his best friend. The second in command.

"Shadow please forgive my sudden intrusion. Morathi's assassins are here. In large numbers!" He said with a gleam in his eye. Sendhil had always been a violent assassin. He was blood thirsty. He took extra care most times so make sure his opponents died in the most savage way. It was his style of killing. Almost like his calling card. His signature. Judging by the blood on his face Shadow knew 3 days wasn't feasible any more. Tonight was the night. Grabbing Arwen's hand the trio ran down the hall to a sleeping Iman's room.

Iman sat up startled. She looked at her mom and could tell something bad was going on.

"Mother I promise I was sleeping no tricks." Running over to the bed and scooping the tiny elleth up into her arms. She began to explain to Iman exactly what was going on. "Sweetheart we have to go somewhere and then you will be going to a special place on your own. You will only be gone a little while and then you will return to mommy and daddy."

Not quite understanding her mother's words she looked towards her father searching his eyes for any lie behind her mother's words. Realizing this was not a joke or a game the little elleth nodded.

In her chambers Hellebron had begun to do the spell to send Iman away. She had never been to this land but she knew the girl would be out of Morathi's grasp. She only had enough power to send the girl. She would be most vulnerable after this. She prayed to the Gods that she would live to fight another day.

Bursting through the doors Shadow, Arwen and Sendhil ran over to Hellebron alter that began to glow a bright red.

"Set her down at the base and step away." She said as she turned her back to grab some herbs.

Setting the girl down Arwen began to cry. It was her father who had to intervene.

"Iman I want you to promise to be a good girl okay. I want you to be strong and know that we love you. I want you to take this necklace. I had it made for you by your grandfather. Only you will be able to take it off. It will protect you. I will see you again my daughter." Stepping away from her he allowed her mother to say her goodbyes. The tiny elleth never questioned them and didn't put up a fight. She was wise beyond her years and perfectly calm. She was more like him then he had realized. The picture of calm. He knew this trait would allow her to become a great assassin like him. Able to think under pressure.

"It's time step away." Hellebron shouted breaking Shadow out of his thoughts. She walked around and knelt down in front of the girl and began chanting wind began to pick up in the room. Swirling around the 2 of them a great speed. Iman began to fade. Her tears broke through her eyes and began to streak her caramel face. Before she faded completely out of sight there was a big burst of yellow light and then nothing.

Realizing the spell had taken a lot of Hellebron he ordered the women to use the hidden passage to escape. He and Sendhil would hold of Morathi's men. Without missing a beat they all had their assignments and set off. He gave Iman one last thought and the cleared his mind. He would see his daughter again and he would move mountains to do so.